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I read a lot of historical fiction and/or mysteries and I had high hopes for this one but it was the worst book I read in 2011. The word tedious springs to mind. No likable characters and no feel for time or place. Ending was contrived andwent against all that had happened up to that pount.
I picked up this book because the cover was interesting. The author was raised a secular Jew, converted to Orthodox Judaism and eventually converted to Christianity. In the book she describes her walk with God and how she is continuing to learn. She describes in detail how Christians could benefit from knowing more about Judaism and even adopting some Jewish practices. I liked it because I do not think she has an agenda, rather she is on a spiritual journey and invites the reader to come along.
Science Light. In explaining how scientists overcame the problems of putting humans into space it becomes evident that humans are the problem, not the engineering of the spacecraft. The author uses a big dose of humor to keep the reader interested and educated. You don't need to be an engineer to enjoy this book.
This book (and the ones that followed) quickly captured my imagination and transported me to a different world. I enjoyed getting to know the people, vampires and werewolves of Forks WA. I look for books that allow me to escape my reality and spend some time in a different time/place. Stephenie Meyer is a talanted author and I look forward to whatever new tale she writes next. Books beat movies every time.
This book is an excellent story about life at an arts magnet high school with belieavble charaacters. Gretchen, who considers herself just an ordinary girl, narrates with a believable voice even when something extraordinary happens to her. My only criticism is that there is way too much profanity. Many who would enjoy the story will be turned off by the heavy use of profanity. It is not necessary.
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The Pale Blue Eye (P.S.) by Louis Bayard
Virginia, January 29, 2012
I read a lot of historical fiction and/or mysteries and I had high hopes for this one but it was the worst book I read in 2011. The word tedious springs to mind. No likable characters and no feel for time or place. Ending was contrived andwent against all that had happened up to that pount.Girl Meets God: A Memoir by Lauren Winner
Virginia, January 19, 2012
I picked up this book because the cover was interesting. The author was raised a secular Jew, converted to Orthodox Judaism and eventually converted to Christianity. In the book she describes her walk with God and how she is continuing to learn. She describes in detail how Christians could benefit from knowing more about Judaism and even adopting some Jewish practices. I liked it because I do not think she has an agenda, rather she is on a spiritual journey and invites the reader to come along.Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach
Virginia, January 4, 2011
Science Light. In explaining how scientists overcame the problems of putting humans into space it becomes evident that humans are the problem, not the engineering of the spacecraft. The author uses a big dose of humor to keep the reader interested and educated. You don't need to be an engineer to enjoy this book.Twilight (Twilight Saga #1) by Stephenie Meyer
Virginia, January 4, 2010
This book (and the ones that followed) quickly captured my imagination and transported me to a different world. I enjoyed getting to know the people, vampires and werewolves of Forks WA. I look for books that allow me to escape my reality and spend some time in a different time/place. Stephenie Meyer is a talanted author and I look forward to whatever new tale she writes next. Books beat movies every time.Fly on the Wall: How One Girl Saw Everything by E Lockhart
Virginia, August 21, 2009
This book is an excellent story about life at an arts magnet high school with belieavble charaacters. Gretchen, who considers herself just an ordinary girl, narrates with a believable voice even when something extraordinary happens to her. My only criticism is that there is way too much profanity. Many who would enjoy the story will be turned off by the heavy use of profanity. It is not necessary.(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
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